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Overview
Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultural Studies
Requirements for the Master of Arts in Romance Languages and Literatures
French Concentration
Spanish Concentration
FRE French Courses
ITA Italian Courses
ROM Romance Languages Courses
SPA Spanish Courses
Faculty
Professors
Roberto Campo, Ph.D.
16th century French literature, poetic and aesthetic theory of antiquity and the Renaissance, laughter theory, orientalism (Director of French Graduate Study).
David A. Fein, Ph.D.
Medieval French literature, 15th century French literature, lyric poetry, teaching language through literature.
Mark I. Smith-Soto, Ph.D.
19th and 20th century Spanish American poetry.
Associate Professors
Laura A. Chesak, Ph.D.
Contemporary Spanish American literature, Spanish American women writers.
Veronica Grossi, Ph.D.
Spanish American Colonial literature, critical and feminist theory, Spanish American women writers, Spanish American poetry and 20th century Mexican literature (Director of Spanish Graduate Study).
Ana Hontanilla, Ph.D.
18th and 19th century Spanish literature and cultural studies.
Carmen T. Sotomayor, Ph.D.
Contemporary Spanish literature and culture, contemporary Spanish women writers, literature and visual arts of the Spanish Civil War (Head of Department).
Assistant Professors
María E. García de las Bayonas, Ph.D.
Second language acquisition, phonology, phonetics, applied linguistics.
Igancio López, Ph.D.
Spanish medieval literature, Spanish Golden Age literature and art, Cervantes, courtly culture.
Manuel Triano-López, Ph.D.
Sociolinguistics, language and law, second language acquisition.
Cybelle M. Wilkens, Ph.D.
Contemporary French and Francophone file, video, visual art and literature; 20th century French women’s film and literature; feminist theory; film theory; French and Francophone culture; 19th century French literature.
Overview
The Department of Romance Languages, as part of its commitment to further the study of foreign languages and literatures both regionally and nationally, offers the Master of Arts in Romance Languages and Literatures with a concentration in French and Francophone Studies or Spanish. Students may choose from a broad spectrum of courses and possibilities, whether they are interested in perfecting their knowledge of French or Spanish or pursuing doctoral studies. Each program is balanced and comprehensive while allowing for electives in French, Spanish, or a related field. A Master of Education in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in French education or Spanish education is also offered in collaboration with the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education. Please see the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education for specific degree requirements. Most graduate classes are offered in the late afternoon, evening, or online to accommodate working professionals.
Admission Requirements
Master of Arts
Admission to master’s level programs in Romance Languages assumes completion of an undergraduate program with a minimum of 24 hours in French or Spanish, as appropriate, above the 204 level. Candidates lacking the prior academic language training may be admitted provisionally (contact relevant Director of Graduate Study for details).
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants to the M.A. in Romance Languages must provide the following:
- 500-word Statement of Purpose in French or Spanish, highlighting prior experiences and explaining reasons for applying and expectations for the program.
- 3- to 5-minute unscripted tape or audio CD in standard format in French or Spanish demonstrating speaking ability through discussion of topics related to the program of study.
- an analytical paper in French, Spanish, or English written for a prior course in the humanities.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultural Studies must provide the following:
- 500-word essay in Spanish describing their professional goals and motivation for pursuing graduate work in the certificate.
- 3- to 5-minute unscripted tape or audio CD in standard format in Spanish to introduce themselves and describe their academic or equivalent preparation to pursue advanced proficiency in Spanish.
- 5- to 10-page sample of professional or academic analytical writing in English or Spanish.
Applicants to the certificate program are expected to demonstrate at a minimum an “intermediate high” proficiency in Spanish by appropriate course work, by a personal interview with the faculty, or by an officially recognized testing procedure such as that of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultural Studies
The Department of Romance Languages offers a 15 hour Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultural Studies. The certificate is designed for professionals who may have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than Spanish but who are able to demonstrate linguistic and analytical skills in Spanish equivalent to having completed a minimum of 21 undergraduate semester hours above the 204 level.
Specific goals of the certificate program are 1) to increase student’s language skills in Spanish to a high level; 2) to prepare qualified candidates for cross-cultural professions; and 3) to help prepare instructors who must have at least 18 hours of graduate credit in order to teach Spanish at an accredited community college, four-year college or university. Student may choose to continue with an additional 3-hour course or apply for admission as an M.A. candidate.
Selection of Courses
SPA 516 Introduction to Spanish Syntax (3)
SPA 532 Spanish Culture and Civilization (3)
SPA 534 Spanish American Culture and Civilization (3)
SPA 535 U.S. Latino/-a Cultural Studies (3)
SPA 562 Studies in Film Genre
SPA 605 Seminar in Hispanic Linguistics (3) (may be repeated for credit when topic varies)
SPA 610 History of the Spanish Language (3)
*SPA 693 Special Topics in Spanish Language and/or Literature: Advanced Grammar Review (3)
*SPA 693 Special Topics in Spanish Language and/or Literature: Advanced Phonetics (3)
SPA 695 Directed Study (3)
SPA 697 Internship in Spanish (3)
**ROM 600 Methods of Teaching Romance Languages (3)
*Not accepted for transfer to the M.A. in Romance Languages with a concentration in Spanish or the M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in Spanish
**Required for students who enroll in the certificate as a credential for college-level teaching
Additional Information
Upon completion of the certificate, the graduate faculty will conduct an interview in Spanish with the student.
Requirements for the Master of Arts in Romance Languages and Literatures
The Department of Romance Languages offers a graduate program of study with two options: thesis option requiring 30 hours of graduate study (24 hours course work and 6 hours thesis) and a comprehensive examination; non-thesis option requiring 30 hours of course work and a comprehensive examination. In both options, at least one half the work credited toward the degree must be in 600-level courses or above.
French and Francophone Studies Concentration
Core Courses in French and Romance Languages
The student must complete the following with a grade of B (3.0) or better:
ROM 601 Research Methods and Critical Analysis (3)
In consultation with the Director of French Graduate Study, the student must select the remaining courses with at least 50% at the 600 level or above as indicated:
Thesis option: 18-24 semester hours (+ 6 hours of thesis)
Non-thesis option: 24-30 semester hours
Electives Related Area (0-6 hours)
With prior approval from the Director of French Graduate Study, a student may select up to 6 hours in a related area.
Additional Language Requirement
The student will demonstrate a reading knowledge of a language other than French and English by one of the following methods:
- Passing a reading or translation examination
- Completing intermediate-low level (equivalent to UNCG’s 204 level) or higher course work in the additional language with a grade of B (3.0) or better documented by an official transcript
- Obtaining a score of 400 or higher on the department’s Computerized Adaptive Placement Exam.
Contact the Director of Graduate Study in French for details.
Reading List
The student will read a prescribed list of major works of French literature.
Comprehensive Examination (Capstone Experience)
The student must pass a written comprehensive examination based on the reading list and course work taken. Please consult with the Director of French Graduate Study for more information on formats and test dates.
Thesis (thesis option only - 6 hours)
FRE 699 Thesis (6)
The student selecting this option must write a thesis under the guidance of a committee consisting of a chair and two other members of the graduate faculty. An oral examination on the thesis is required. Please consult with the Director of French Graduate Study for further information.
Required Course (3 hours)
One 600-level literature seminar (either SPA 603 or SPA 604)
Core Courses in Spanish and Romance Languages (15-21 hours)
In consultation with the Director of Spanish Graduate Study, the student must select courses at the 500-level or above as indicated:
Thesis option: at least 15 semester hours
Non-thesis option: at least 21 semester hours
Electives (6 hours)
In consultation with the Director of Spanish Graduate Study, the student may elect to take either 6 hours of Spanish courses listed below or 6 hours of graduate courses in a related field.
Additional Language Requirement
The student will demonstrate a reading knowledge of a language other than Spanish and English by one of the following methods:
- Passing a reading or translation examination
- Completing intermediate-low level (equivalent to UNCG’s 204 level) or higher course work in the additional language with a grade of B (3.0) or better documented by an official transcript
- Obtaining a score of 400 or higher on the department’s Computerized Adaptive Placement Exam
Contact the Director of Graduate Study in Spanish for details.
Reading List
Students will read a prescribed list that includes major works on Spanish and Spanish American literature as well as works on Spanish and Spanish American culture and civilization, and Hispanic linguistics. Students should consult regularly with the graduate director, and with faculty specializing in the various areas, while working to complete preparation of the reading list.
Comprehensive Examination (Capstone Experience)
Students must pass a written comprehensive examination based on the reading list. The examination is scheduled once a semester in the fall and spring. Please consult with the Director of Spanish Graduate Study for the dates of these examinations.
Thesis (thesis option only - 6 hours)
SPA 699 Thesis (6)
Students selecting this option must write a thesis under the guidance of a committee consisting of a chair and two other members of the Graduate Faculty. An oral examination on the thesis is required. Please consult with the Director of Spanish Graduate Study for further information.
FRE French Courses
| 507 | Teaching French Through French Literature (3:3) |
| Pr. 353 or permission of instructor Strategies for teaching the French language through its literature. All major genres represented. | |
| 511 | The Theory and Practice of French Translation (3:3) |
| Pr. 315 or permission of instructor An exploration of the theory and practice of translation from and into French. | |
| 532 | French and Francophone Civilization and Culture (3:3) |
| Pr. 331, 332, or 496, or permission of instructor Study of the vast heritage of French civilization. Discovery of the historical, geographical, sociological, political, cultural and artistic life of France and the Francophone world. | |
| 553 | Topics in French Literary Movements (3:3) |
| Pr. 353 or permission of instructor In-depth study of a major literary trend: classicism, mannerisms, realism, naturalism, and others. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 554 | Topics in French Prose Fiction (3:3) |
| Pr. 353 or permission of instructor Studies in prose fiction—roman, conte, nouvelle, etc.—through a variety of critical and historical approaches, each topic focusing on one such approach. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 555 | Topics in French Poetry (3:3) |
| Pr. 353 or permission of instructor Studies in French poetry through a variety of critical and historical approaches. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 556 | Topics in French Theatre (3:3) |
| Pr. 353 or permission of instructor Studies in French theatre through a variety of critical and historical approaches. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 557 | Advanced Topics in French Literature (3:3) |
| Pr. 353 or permission of instructor Nontraditional perspectives on literature in the French language: thematic topics and others. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 558 | Topics in Francophone Literature (3:3) |
| Pr. 353 or permission of instructor Studies in Francophone literature through a variety of aspects or genres, each topic focusing on one such aspect or genre. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 561 | The Auteur Director (3:2:3) |
| Pr. BCN 171 or ENG 330 or permission of instructor Works of an individual film director. Subject differs from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Same as ITA 517 and SPA 561) | |
| 562 | Studies in Film Genre (3:2:3) |
| Pr. BCN 171 or ENG 330 or permission of instructor Technical, dramatic, social, and rhetorical dimensions of a film genre or genres. Subject differs from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Same as ITA 518 and SPA 562) | |
| 589 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 599 | Community-Based Service Learning in Francophone Studies (3:1:9) |
| Pr. 15 hours of course work in French at the 300 level or above, minimum 3.0 GPA (overall and in major), and permission of instructor Field experience for French graduate students requiring interaction/active language use with Francophone immigrant families in the community. |
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| 615 | Advanced Composition for Graduate Students (3:3) |
| French syntax; principles of expository and analytical writing. Training in written French for the preparation of papers, examinations, and theses. | |
| 653 | Seminar in French Literature (3:3) |
| Advanced study and investigation of current scholarship on a topic of French literature. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 671 | French Literary Criticism (3:3) |
| Developments in French literary criticism from Saint-Beuve to the present; issues of contemporary criticism and theory in France. | |
| 693 | Special Problems in French Language and Literature (3:3) |
| Problems and areas of French and Francophone civilization, language, and literature. May be repeated for credit when topic varies, but no more than two (2) 693 courses may be applied toward graduate credit without permission of the Director of French Graduate Study. | |
| 695 | Independent Study (3:3) |
| Pr. permission of instructor and Director of French Graduate Study Directed program of reading or research in an area of special interest in French studies. | |
| 699 | Thesis (1-6) |
| 711 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 801 | Thesis Extension (1-3) |
| 803 | Research Extension (1-3) |
ITA Italian Courses
| 517 | The Auteur Director (3:2:3) |
| Pr. BCN 171 or ENG 330 or permission of instructor Works of an individual film director. Subject differs from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Same as FRE and SPA 561) | |
| 518 | Studies in Film Genre (3:2:3) |
| Pr. BCN 171 or ENG 330 or permission of instructor Technical, dramatic, social, and rhetorical dimensions of a film genre or genres. Subject differs from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Same as FRE and SPA 562) | |
| 589 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 711 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings |
ROM Romance Language Courses
| 600 | Methods of Teaching Romance Languages (3:3) |
| Pr. departmental appointment as a TA or any graduate student with an interest in applied linguistics Methods and techniques for teaching romance languages at the college level. | |
| 601 | Research Methods and Critical Analysis (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to M.A. in romance languages or departmental permission Research and analysis in literary and cultural criticism, emphasizing applications to Hispanic and/or French/Francophone literatures and cultures. Designed especially for entering M.A. students. |
SPA Spanish Courses
All courses taught in Spanish unless otherwise indicated.
| 502 | Topics in Spanish Literature (3:3) |
| Pr. one 400-level Hispanic literature course or permission of department In-depth study, through a variety of critical and historical approaches, based on themes, geographical areas, outstanding figures, genres, or periods. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 504 | Topics in Spanish American Literature (3:3) |
| Pr. one 400-level Hispanic literature course or permission of department In-depth study, through a variety of critical and historical approaches, based on geographical areas, outstanding figures, genres, or periods. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 516 | Introduction to Spanish Syntax (3:3) |
| Pr. 415 or permission of department Analysis of Spanish grammar: syntactic categories and phrase structure. | |
| 532 | Spanish Culture and Civilization (3:3) |
| Pr. one 400-level Hispanic literature course or permission of department Development of Spanish culture. Historical and geographical background for study of 20th century Spain. Special emphasis on customs, national traits, arts, and institutions. | |
| 534 | Spanish American Culture and Civilization (3:3) |
| Pr. one 400-level Hispanic literature course or permission of department Development of Spanish-American culture. | |
| 535 | US Latino/-a Cultural Studies |
| Pr. one 400-level Hispanic literature course or permission of department Examination of issues relating to U.S. Latino/-a ethnic identity as defined in literature, performance, art, music, and film. Special emphasis given to the dialogue with the English-speaking community. | |
| 561 | The Auteur Director (3:2:3) |
| Pr. BCN 171 or ENG 330 or permission of department Works of an individual film director. Subject differs from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Same as FRE 561 and ITA 517) | |
| 562 | Studies in Film Genre (3:2:3) |
| Pr. BCN 171, or ENG 330, or permission of department Technical, dramatic, social, and rhetorical dimensions of a film genre or genres. Subject differs from offering to offering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Same as FRE 562 and ITA 518) | |
| 589 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 603 | Seminar in Spanish Literature (3:3) |
| Pr. ROM 601 or permission of department Advanced study and investigation of current scholarship on a topic of Spanish literature. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 604 | Seminar in Spanish American Literature (3:3) |
| Pr. ROM 601 or permission of department Advanced study and investigation of current scholarship on a topic of Spanish American literature. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 605 | Seminar in Hispanic Linguistics (3:3) |
| Pr. permission of department Advanced study and investigation of current scholarship on a topic of Hispanic linguistics. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. | |
| 610 | History of the Spanish Language (3:3) |
| Phonological and morphological development of Spanish, with readings in the external history of the language. | |
| 693 | Special Topics in Spanish Language and/or Literature (3:3) |
| Pr. permission of instructor and Director of Spanish Graduate Study Study of Hispanic language and literature. | |
| 695 | Directed Study (3) |
| Pr. permission of instructor and Director of Spanish Graduate Study Directed program of reading or research in an area of special interest in Hispanic studies. Regular conferences with the instructor will be scheduled. | |
| 697 | Internship in Spanish (3:1:9) (SVL) |
| Pr. admission to M.A. or post-baccalaureate certificate in Spanish; minimum of 6 semester hours completed and minimum 3.0 GPA; must be planned and requested one semester prior to placement; permission of instructor Field experience at public or nonprofit agencies or other professional settings that require interaction with native speakers. Academic instruction and supervision by faculty coordinator; field direction by site supervisor(s). | |
| 699 | Thesis (1-6) |
| 711 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 801 | Thesis Extension (1-3) |
| 803 | Research Extension (1-3) |